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5. <br /> 22.6.4 Floor Area Ratio <br /> Floor Area permitted for each square footoofg <br /> floor area permitted area- <br /> 22.6.5 Omen ace_ <br /> Sp <br /> i <br /> 1) open space is the total horizontal area of uncovered open <br /> space plus half the total horizontal area of covered npcn <br /> space subject to limitations set forth below. <br /> 2) Uncovered apex► space is total residential rand <br /> not covered by buildings' plus <br /> roof areas improved as recreation space. <br /> 3) Covered open space is usable open space closed to the skY, <br /> 1 but having two clear unobstructed open or partially open <br /> sides, partially open sides is to be construed as fifty <br /> percent or more. ExamPles of covered open space are <br /> improved roof e r <br /> covered balconies, covered portions of stsor <br /> or spaces under buildings supported on columns or Po <br /> cantilevered. The square feet countable as covered open <br /> space shall not exceed the square footage of the open sides. <br /> 22.6.6 open Space Ratio <br /> 22.6.7 Liveabilit�SP,ace <br /> LLiveability space is part of total open space appropriately <br /> improved and Located as outdoor living space for residents and <br /> for aesthetic appeal. Such spaces include lawns and other <br /> laadscaped areas, walkways, Paved terraces and sittiDc, area&, <br /> outdoor recreational areas, and landscaped portions of street <br /> rights-of-way. Such space shall not be used for vehicuear <br /> except-for Vehicles, except for incidental service, maintenance <br /> or emergency action. <br /> 22.6.8 Li.veabilit S ace Ratio <br /> Liveability Space Ratio is the minimum. square footage of <br /> nonvehicular outdoor space required for each square foot <br /> of land area in residential development. It is open space <br /> used for people, planting and visual appeal and does not <br /> include vehicular parking and access areas. <br /> 22-15 <br />